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440 E 79th Street #3M
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$695,000

$1,158 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #3M

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20094089

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Listing by SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

600

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 600 sq ft
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,394/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 17
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Living Area 600 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type None
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-000003M
Block/Lot 1473/0018

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 28, 2026 $695,000 -
Currently May 28, 2026 $695,000 -

Description

One of-a-kind renovated and completely reconfigured junior 1 bedroom. Renovated from top to bottom, this apartment was filed and legalized with NYC DOB as a 1 bedroom apartment as part of the extensive project. The focal point of this designer apartment is the open kitchen, which was expanded to feature a generously sized quartz countertop island, continuous quartz backsplash, full size appliances (30” LG Gas Oven, 20” GE Dishwasher and 28” Blomberg Refrigerator), custom pantry closet, double high custom cabinets, and under-cabinet LED lighting. The well-laid out living room/dining room combination is graced with strong southern sunlight and a quiet exposure in the back of the building distanced from 79th Street. The highlights continue with the expanded bathroom appointed with floor to ceiling asian statuary marble tile, herringbone marble floors, custom vanity with quartz sink-top, recessed medicine cabinet, custom frameless shower door, and Kohler ‘Purist’ shower system. The bedroom comfortably accommodate a queen size bed, end table, and an efficient closet with bifold door. Additional highlights include: all new white oak hardwood flooring throughout, 4 total closets (all expanded) with crystal-like door hardware, single panel custom shaker style wood doors, through the wall AC, and recessed soffit LED lighting with Lutron dimmers.

440 East 79th Street is a desirable Upper East Side co-op building located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm and friendly environment with one of the most attentive doormen and building staff in the area and live in superintendent. The building’s amenities include the newly reimagined and renovated rooftop deck and garden which is surely one of the premier decks on the upper east side, updated gym (located in basement), newly renovated basement, attached building garage, full-size laundry room and common storage. Pet friendly, financially sound co-op with stable maintenance and no assessments. Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYC’s best restaurants. Building allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. No Flip Tax in this financially astute co-op.

Features & Amenities

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Financial Details

Maintenance $1,394/mo

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

340

Median Asking Price

$1.61M

Median $/Sqft

$1,503

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

48

Median Sale Price

$1.93M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/28/26, 4:49 PM EST

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440 E 79th Street #3M, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3X
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $84,660
Land Value: $17,400
Exemptions: $1,420

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,500 SF
Building Area: 1,880 SF
Built FAR: 0.54
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,394 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 600 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1955, making it approximately 71 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $695,000 for 600 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,158. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20094089
First Listed: 5/28/2026
On Market: 5/28/2026
Price Changed: 5/28/2026
Contract Date: 5/28/2026

Listing Courtesy of SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC - Samuel Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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